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Sacramento County’s health is contingent upon the fair and equitable distribution of resources and education to its young people. As Nelson Mandela aptly noted, “Children are our greatest treasure. They are our future.”
Exacerbated by a pandemic, it’s becoming increasingly difficult to account for all the pressure points in Sacramento’s education system. During the past year alone, Sacramento students and families confronted a strike by teachers and staff, reports of race-related incidents and more.
As CapRadio and The Sacramento Observer education reporter covering K-12 schools, I will focus on holding schools and districts in Sacramento County accountable to their communities, while ensuring that minority voices are amplified. As an immigrant, I know that the education system can be arduous to navigate. My work will enable you to get equitable services for your children. Above all, I will be sure to examine the intersections of race, equity and health in education.
What’s happening at the schools near you? Heard a parent complaining or a student succeeding? I want to hear about it!
Email Srishti Prabha
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December 3, 2024
Assembly Bill 705, which went into effect in 2017, eliminated remedial math and English courses at the state’s community colleges. The goal was to reduce barriers to graduation and increase equity in higher education.
November 19, 2024
Two unions that represent university health care employees, patient care technical staff and service workers will strike on Wednesday and Thursday. They say contract negotiations with the university have stalled.
November 5, 2024
Thousands of South Asian Sacramentans celebrated Diwali this past week, marking the new year with sweets, lights and prayers.
November 4, 2024
CapRadio sent interview questions to every candidate listed as running in the 2024 General Election on the county ballot and compiled their responses.
October 25, 2024
Starting next school year, students in grades 7 to 12 will learn about menstruation, pre-menstruation and related disorders in sexual health classes.
October 23, 2024
Their recommendations include 20 action items to improve financial health in all California public schools.
October 22, 2024
The plan consists of 22 directives and 166 action items, all designed to help reduce inequities and improve special education for all students in the district.
October 21, 2024
This November, Californians will decide whether to approve Proposition 2, a $10 billion bond initiative aimed at improving public school infrastructure across the state.
October 18, 2024
Title IX has existed for 50 years. But a Sacramento organization — alongside several Northern California students — is pushing for more schools to offer education about the legislation.
October 7, 2024
Seven out of the 13 districts in Sacramento County are asking voters to approve local bonds. That’s in addition to a statewide measure that would allow California to issue bonds to help districts upgrade their aging school facilities.
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